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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.73, 1,105.08 and 297.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.73, 1,105.08 and 297.97 is: 446.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.73 : 1,105.08 = 297.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.73/1,105.08 = 297.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.73x = 1,105.08 × 297.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.73x = 329,273.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,273.67/736.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.94

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